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2 <br /> BACKGROUND: with the survey, this project could immensely heighten the awareness <br /> (continued) of the status and trends of agriculture in Orange County. <br /> An excellent opportunity exists to obtain funding to accomplish this <br /> education and outreach effort. On June 17, the Planning Department <br /> received information on the Fall 1997 funding cycle for the Triangle <br /> Community Foundation grant program. TCF grants range from <br /> $5,000 to $25,000, and do not require a cash match. Grants are <br /> awarded to worthy proposals that will benefit the citizens of Wake, <br /> Orange, and Durham counties. (Detailed information on the Triangle <br /> Community Foundation grant program is attached.) <br /> Planning Staff, in conjunction with the ADAB, wishes to act on this <br /> opportunity to possibly fund the survey and education/outreach effort <br /> At their meeting of June 18, the ADAB recommended that Staff pursue <br /> this potential funding avenue, and to request the approval of the BOCC <br /> to apply for a grant. Staff requests permission to apply at this time in <br /> order to prepare a proposal during the month of July. (The deadline <br /> for applications is Friday, August 1, 1997.) However, since the <br /> BOCC will not meet in July, there was insufficient time to prepare a <br /> complete application and proposal prior to the June 30 meeting. The <br /> formal application will be made available to the BOCC as soon as it is <br /> completed. <br /> RECONEWENDATION: The Administration recommends approval of the request to apply for a <br /> Triangle Community Foundation Grant. <br />